Regional Marketing & Proposals Lead

Volkert Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager to lead the region’s marketing team and drive pursuit strategies to win new business.

You will oversee proposal development from pre‑advertisement through submission, coordinating with discipline leads and regional leadership to ensure high‑quality, compliant submissions. The role calls for a Bachelor’s degree and proven experience managing multi-contributor proposals in the AEC industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience managing proposal staff on multi-contributor proposals, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals from pre-advertisement through submission in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Exceptional persuasive writing and editing skills with a strict eye for detail.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Managing the region's proposal development staff and partnering with discipline leads and regional leadership to win new and repeat business
• Leading the full pursuit lifecycle - tracking CIP s and opportunities; assessing RFP requirements; defining scope and go/no-go decisions
• Facilitating brainstorming and strategy sessions with technical leads to shape winning approaches
• Preparing proposals while overseeing the team's production: checklists, timelines, writing assignments, and quality reviews
• Reviewing writing, editing, formatting, and graphics of final documents to ensure professionalism and compliance
• Supporting proposal manager in client presentations and interviews
• Overseeing maintenance of project descriptions, resumes, and qualifications packages
• Capturing lessons learned and high-performing content at pursuit close
• Developing policies to strengthen future submissions
• Supporting client and business development with collateral and meeting materials
• Contributing to the company’s digital brand presence with regional news

Skills

Proposal management

Team leadership

Persuasive writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager to lead the region’s marketing team and drive pursuit strategies to win new business.

You will oversee proposal development from pre‑advertisement through submission, coordinating with discipline leads and regional leadership to ensure high‑quality, compliant submissions. The role calls for a Bachelor’s degree and proven experience managing multi-contributor proposals in the AEC industry.